Direct Support Professional

Crafton, PA Pay Rate: $17/hr (Up to $19/hr with Enhanced Pay option) Shift: 3rd Shift with alternating week-ends Position: Direct Support Professional Merakey is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Crafton, PA. Meet our team and help support people with developmental and behavioral health needs. Key Responsibilities Conducts and implements functional assessments to support individualized resident care plans. Demonstrates the ability to read and write effectively, ensuring clear communication and documentation. Prepares and maintains accurate reports documenting resident program progress and outcomes. Plans, organizes, and supervises social, recreational, and work activities for residents within the assigned living area. Assists residents with day-to-day needs, while observing, documenting, and reporting relevant information. Builds and maintains positive, supportive relationships with residents to promote trust and engagement. Maintains complete, accurate, and timely records in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. Safely lifts, transfers, and positions residents, who may exceed 50 pounds, in accordance with the Positioning/Mobility List and approved techniques. Follows established procedures for the safe handling of kitchen equipment, food, and food preparation. Communicates effectively with staff and residents, adhering to individual communication profiles and needs. Implements appropriate supervision practices and techniques to ensure resident safety and well-being. Demonstrates flexibility, initiative, and reliability while following instructions and fulfilling job responsibilities. What Merakey Offers You DailyPay – access your earnings when you need them Flexible Schedules & Work-Life Balance Health, Dental, Eye, and Ear Benefits Employee Referral Bonuses Care.com Membership Cell Phone Discounts Paid Training & Career Development Opportunities Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. Retirement plan – both pre‑tax and Roth (after‑tax) options available for employee contributions. DailyPay – access your pay when you need it! On the Goga well‑being platform, featuring self‑care tools and resources. Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services. Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships. Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. Learn more about our full benefits package – About Merakey Merakey is a non‑profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees support nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Veterans are especially encouraged to apply. Ready to make a difference? Apply today at to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr